July 11, 2016 @ 12:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to move on from the family drama between him and his ex-fiancé, Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston has launched a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 so that he may pay his legal bills, which were accumulated during the custody battles over their son, Tripp Easton Mitchell… Read More

July 11, 2016 @ 12:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nearly six months after 39,239 backers pitched in $2,276,183.09 towards crowdfunding campaign on GiveALittle that was dedicated to the beach of Abel Tasman National Park, the beautiful area has officially been given to the to the people of New Zealand. The property, listed on  RealEstate.co.nz, is described as 7-hectarere utopia…. Read More

July 11, 2016 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one year after successfully securing £83,310 through its first Crowdcube campaign, UK-based health supplement brand Staks has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform with a mission to raise £50,000 for expansion and to present its new product to the market. Staks is described as a one-stop… Read More

July 11, 2016 @ 10:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lendico, a peer to peer lender that has not let national barriers get in the way of expansion, announced on Monday that it has teamed up with Swiss financial services, PostFinance, for a new Switzerland joint venture. The P2P platform revealed that as part of its… Read More

July 11, 2016 @ 9:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the success of the third Expo for Property, Investing & Crowdfunding (EPIC) event in Singapore, crowdfunding platform CoAssets announced plans to host a stage inaugural EPIC event in Fuzhou, China. EPIC is described as a 1-day event that informs SMEs and startups on financing option and… Read More

July 9, 2016 @ 10:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days after actress Issa Rae launched a GoFundMe initiative to raise $200,000 for Alton Sterling’s children, the campaign has successfully raised nearly $650,000 from over 22,000 supporters. As previously reported, the father of five was killed on Tuesday morning during an encounter with… Read More

July 9, 2016 @ 9:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the tragic events of Baton Rouge, Minnesota and Dallas, Kickstarter took a stand and announced its support for the Black Lives Matter Movement. The Black Lives Matter Movement, which was formed in 2013,  is described as a unique contribution that goes beyond extrajudicial killings… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 4:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two weeks after launching a Kickstarter for System Shock, Nightdive Studios has scored over $880,000 from  14,000 backers. The studio took to the crowdfunding giant to raise funds for the remake of the 1994 sci-fi video game and surpassed $450,000 in less than 24 hours. The… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 3:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom-based Steve Grindrod Amplification (SGA) announced it is seeking £200,000 through Seedrs as it prepares to expand and become what it hopes the music industry’s “next iconic brand.” Founder of the company, Steve Grindrod has reportedly stated: “For over 40 years I’ve obsessed… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 2:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

GoFundMe announced on Friday the launch of a new crowdfunding campaign that is seeking to end cyber bullying. The crowdfunding platform it has teamed up with Jessica Benton, the mother of “Stuff Curry” (aka Landon Lee), to launch the initiative to raise $25,000 for Cybersmile, a nonprofit that… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 2:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, crowdfunding portal Crowdrise announced the Fourth Annual Veterans Charity Challenge successfully raised over $300,000 for nearly 60 non-profit organizations. The campaign, which is described as a joint effort by Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and craigconnects and CrowdRise, was held between Memorial Day and July 6… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 1:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

StexFGiving, a social enterprise that promotes social change through ethical communication, recently launched a Seedrs campaign to raise £150,000 as it prepares to expand its operations. The company described itself as a hub of knowledge, expertise, and resources that enable Third (charities) and Fourth (social enterprises) Secorganizationsions to realize… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 12:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday,  GlenWyvis Distillery officially closed its highly successful Crowdfunder UK campaign, which captured £2,533,510 from 2443 investors.The distillery took the funding portal last month to secure £1.5M as it prepared to build the very first community-owned craft whiskey distillery in Scotland. After raising the initial goal, the company… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 10:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Percival, a London-based menswear label, has recently launched a Crowdcube initiative to raise £250,000 as it continues to growth its presence in England’s capital. The company, which started trading in 2010, has received recognition for its fashion designs and backing from celebrities, including British model, Alexa… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 8:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Success! Cool Mini or Not‘s 24th Kickstarter has officially closed. The gaming company took to the crowdfunding giant last month to raise $200,000 for its new board game, Massive Darkness. Within only three days, the project scored $1.1 million. The initiative capped at $3,560,642 from 22,361 backers Thursday evening…. Read More

July 7, 2016 @ 4:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

YUUworld, an Essex-based kids backpack brand, recently launched an AngelsDen campaign as it prepares to expand its company.  YUU currently offers a range of premium and unique children’s activity backpacks for on-the-go entertainment. “With a YUUbag busy kids can take the fun wherever they go and… Read More

July 7, 2016 @ 3:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

L’ochidee, a London-based company that specializes French macarons, luxury cakes, and deserts, has recently launched a Crowdcube campaign to raise £200,000 as it prepares to open more locations throughout England’s capital. The company shared that it specializes in modern bake goods that have individual designs and… Read More

July 7, 2016 @ 2:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Heineken launched a crowdfunding initiative on Indiegogo to raise $100,000 so that it may help restore the famous Miami Marine Stadium. The Dutch brewing company has formed a partnership with National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the City of Miami for this project…. Read More

July 7, 2016 @ 1:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Last week, founder of Elio Motors, Inc. (OTCQX: ELIO) CEO, Paul Elio, shared details about the company’s new vehicle, E1A, during the E-Series event.  As previously reported, the first E-Series vehicle was unveiled in front of more than 200 automotive supplier executives and engineers who reportedly… Read More

July 7, 2016 @ 12:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the death of Baton Rouge resident, Alton Sterling, actress Issa Rae launched a GoFundMe initiative to raise $200,000 for Sterling’s children. The father of five was killed on Tuesday morning during an encounter with two Baton Rouge police officers, who were questioning him after… Read More